Appeal to locate man missing from Broken Hill

Thursday, 12 September 2024 02:32:06 AM

PLEASE NOTE: An image of the missing person is available via NSW Police Force social media pages.

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a man missing from Broken Hill.

Jeffery Smith, aged 77, was last seen at a home on Kaolin Street, Broken Hill, about 5pm yesterday (Wednesday 11 September 2024).

When he could not be located or contacted, officers attached to Barrier Police District were notified and commenced inquiries into his whereabouts.

Police and family hold serious concerns for his welfare because he lives with dementia.

Jeffery is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 170cm-175cm tall, of medium build with grey hair.

He was last seen wearing denim jeans, grey/brown flannel shirt and sneakers.

Anyone with information into his whereabouts is urged to call Broken Hill Police Station or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

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